A resounding congratulations to the Sparta-Hancock County Library Team! Their dedication to community engagement has earned them the prestigious AZRLS Team Award, presented at the 2024 AZRLS Staff Development Day. This well-deserved recognition highlights their innovative programming, impactful outreach, and unwavering commitment to literacy. By fostering strong partnerships and consistently going above and beyond traditional library services, they've truly enriched the lives of Hancock County residents. Their creative spirit and collaborative efforts are an inspiration to us all!
Pictured Left to Right: Brandie Lewis (Associate), Kathy Ransom (Manager), Stacy Brown (AZRLS Executive Director), Jévin Waller (Associate), Macee Leslie (Associate), April Davis (AZRLS Member Services Librarian)
AZRLS proudly honored Barbara Hawley at the 2024 AZRLS Staff Development Day for her outstanding contributions to both the Monroe-Walton County Library and the Azalea Regional Library System. Her exceptional work ethic, unwavering dedication, passion for service, positive influence, and excellent relationships with colleagues, patrons, volunteers, stakeholders, and the local community are truly commendable.
Pictured left to right: Stacy Brown (AZRLS Executive Director), Barbara Hawley (Assistant), April Davis (AZRLS Member Services Librarian)
This award recognizes Tabita Sanda for exceptional job performance throughout her inaugural year with the Azalea Regional Library System. Tabita's positive attitude, strong teamwork, exceptional creativity, and commitment to serving the Walnut Grove community are truly commendable.
Pictured left to right: Stacy Brown (AZRLS Executive Director), Tabita Sanda (Associate), April Davis (AZRLS Member Services Librarian)
This award recognizes Stacy Reid for her dedication and commitment to Azalea Regional Library System, and for her willingness to take on tasks beyond her regular responsibilities, always with a positive and collaborative attitude. Her initiative and selflessness not only strengthens our teams but also enhances the overall success of AZRLS.
Pictured left to right: Stacy Brown (AZRLS Executive Director) and Stacy Reid (AZRLS Cataloging Associate)
This award recognizes Heidi Young for her dedication and commitment to the Monroe-Walton County Library and Azalea Regional Library System, and for her willingness to take on tasks beyond her regular responsibilities, always with a positive and collaborative attitude. Her initiative and selflessness not only strengthens her team but also enhances the overall success of AZRLS.
Pictured left to right: Stacy Brown (AZRLS Executive Director), Heidi Young (Associate), April Davis (AZRLS Member Services Librarian)
AZRLS recognizes Kristen Dyer for her collaborations with Social Circle community stakeholders to enhance library services and collections through the development and execution of outreach activities, literary programs, and workshops, with a particular focus on reaching adults and new audiences.
Pictured left to right: Stacy Brown (AZRLS Executive Director), Kristen Dyer (Manager), April Davis (AZRLS Member Services Librarian)
AZRLS recognizes Ivy Corder for her collaboration with library teams across the region to elevate library services and collections. Through outreach initiatives, literary programs, and social media campaigns, she has made a significant impact, particularly in engaging student learners. Her efforts have greatly enhanced the library's reach and effectiveness in serving diverse communities.
Pictured left to right: Stacy Brown (AZRLS Executive Director), Ivy Corder, AZRLS Marketing and Outreach Coordinator), April Davis (AZRLS Member Services Librarian)
This award recognizes Scarlet Torok for her exceptional work as Chairman of the Friends of the Morgan County Library and support of the Morgan County Library. Thanks to her leadership and dedication, her behind-the-scenes efforts have had a lasting impact on both the library and the community it serves.
We're missing a picture of Scarlet, but her volunteer spirit? That's a real page-turner! Her contributions are, dare we say, library-level legendary.
This month, we're shining a spotlight on the Vidalia onion, a true Georgia treasure! These sweet, mild onions are a culinary delight and a testament to the unique agricultural landscape of our state.
Did You Know?
Vidalia onions are grown in a specific 20-county region in Georgia, thanks to the unique soil composition that gives them their signature sweetness.
They were accidentally discovered in the 1930s when a farmer named Moses Coleman found that his onions were sweet instead of pungent.
Vidalia onions are Georgia's official state vegetable!
About eRead Kids
eRead Kids is the Georgia Public Library Service’s digital library of almost 15,000 eBooks and audio books for children from pre-k through fourth grade.
Check out picture books, graphic novels, nonfiction, and more! Find popular series such as Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Big Nate, Who Was…? and Geronimo Stilton. eRead Kids can be used on any tablet, phone, or computer.
To access eRead Kids on your mobile device:
Download the Boundless app from the app store on your mobile device.
Enter Azalea Regional Library System in the search box to find your library.
Then enter your PLAY Card student ID/number and your PIN (6 digit) student birth month and year. Click Login.
Click on the book icon in the top right hand corner of the app to access checkouts, holds, and wishlists. Click the three dots in the top right hand corner of the app to access the home page and browse titles available for checkout.
Read and enjoy!
Hoopla's Bonus Borrows will be available the last seven days of EVERY month. Choose from these select titles without using your monthly borrows!
The PINES student PLAY card gives the following students a special library card using their designated student ID/number with no late fees. These PLAY cards are funded by a generous grant from Georgia Public Library Service.
